Glory Seed Devotional, 2018.04.20

“After he said good-bye to them, he went away to the mountain to pray.” (Mark 6:46)

In his Country Western his song “The Gambler” Kenny Rogers sings of the gambler knowing when to walk away. However, two thousand years before his hit song Jesus was walking away when the time was right!

While Jesus never gambled he knew that there were times when he needed to be alone with God for the tasks that would shortly face him. He walked away so he could pray for his disciples. He walked away when things became too dangerous for him. But when it came face-to-face with his trial and crucifixion he chose not to walk away but instead turned and walked straight into them.

Jesus was a Leader by example what he did with his life is his greatest wish for us to do with ours. There are times when the storms of life are overwhelming, and we need to withdraw temporally which by the way is one of the reasons for attending church on a regular basis. But there are also times when it is advisable to walk straight into some of the storms we face knowing that Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit ensures us that we will never really be alone.

Go ahead walk away, take a prayer break, take a I want to be alone break, get away if you must but remember: “Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I live at the eastern horizon or settle at the western limits, even there your hand will lead me; your right hand will hold on to me. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light around me will be night”— even the darkness is not dark to you. The night shines like the day; darkness and light are alike to you.” (Psalm 139:7–12)

“The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. You will not despise

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2 thoughts on “Glory Seed Devotional, 2018.04.20”

There is a song, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”. The writer surely knew what you are talking about. That’s the one thing when my husband and I take a group of teens on a missions trip I miss alone. There is usually very little if any time to just be alone with the Lord.

Thank you for your kind remarks. I too love that song. You and your husband need to be congratulated for putting your own lives on hold in order to take teens on a mission trip. I have never been on one so my hat off to the both of you. I will be praying for you. Take Care My Friend!